The Gordon Career Center is dedicated to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find information, resources, and opportunities specific to BIPOC students and alumni.

Dealing with Tone Policing

In my time in nonprofit leadership, I’ve experienced bias – both implicit and explicit – along with microaggressions and blatant racism that impacted my interactions with colleagues and supervisors. Working with various stakeholders, attending professional development sessions, and collaborating with …

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Pitching at Industry Conferences: 5 Tips for Professionals of Color in Sales

I recently attended an industry conference and I want to share with you five strategies that helped me land new business and make connections. Whether you’re at the initial stages of your industry journey or a seasoned expert, there’s always …

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Beyond the She-cession Empowering Women of Color for Workplace Equity

Three years ago, the workforce witnessed a historic exodus of women, a phenomenon aptly termed the “she-cession.” Fast forward to today, and women are leading the post-pandemic job market recovery. This shift was a testament to women’s resilience and determination …

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The Pursuit of Black Excellence: Setting Boundaries in the Workplace

Setting the scene…

We were on a short weekend retreat and my friend packed her laptop in her bag to bring to the river. “Why are you bringing that?” I asked her. “It is slippery there. You might drop it …

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Building A Culture Of Appreciation: Owens Corning’s Approach To Developing Talent

Employee resource groups, or affinity groups, are membership organizations within a company that are dedicated to connecting employees of all seniority levels who have common interests and backgrounds. They’re also a great place to learn about different cultures and participate …

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Featured Resources

National Urban League Job Network

The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find …

African American Professional Associations

Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected …

Alumni Spotlights

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  • Government, Psychology
  • Law Student Washington & Lee University School of Law
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  • Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Science in Society
  • Medical Student Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
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Contact & Location

Phone
860-685-2180
Address

Boger Hall
41 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm